What Makes Ono Seafood Special
Poke and the Origin of the Restaurant’s Name
Ono Seafood is a specialty shop serving poke bowls. It is often mistakenly assumed that the shop was opened by Mr. Ono, a Japanese immigrant, but “ono” is a Hawaiian word meaning “delicious.”
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s Oʻahu food guide also introduces Ono Seafood as a restaurant in the Kapahulu area near Waikīkī. Poke is a Hawaiian dish made from raw fish cut into easy-to-eat pieces and seasoned. It is a casual place to stop during sightseeing, choose your fish and seasoning, and take the meal to go.
Ahi and Octopus Combo
During our visit, we ordered the Hawaiian Style Ahi and Shoyu Tako combo. In Hawaiian, “Ahi” means tuna. “Tako” comes from Japanese.
Because you can compare fish and octopus in a single container, you can appreciate the differences in texture and seasoning between the ingredients.
Basic Information About Ono Seafood
- 🔗 Official tourist information
- The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s Oʻahu dining guide provides information about Ono Seafood in the Kapahulu neighborhood and the poke served there.
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- 📍 Address
- 747 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96816, United States
- 💶 Prices
- Prices for poke and seafood dishes depend on the items and combinations selected. Check the in-store menu for prices before ordering.
- ⏱️ Suggested duration
- In addition to the wait after ordering, allow about 30–45 minutes for the meal. ⚠️ The time needed for the meal varies with the number of items ordered and your eating pace.
Getting to Ono Seafood
Ono Seafood is located in the Kapahulu neighborhood near Waikiki. From central Waikiki, the easiest option is to take a taxi or rideshare along Kapahulu Avenue toward the mountains and be dropped off near 747 Kapahulu Avenue. From there, follow the sidewalk along Kapahulu Avenue to the front of the restaurant and use the entrance.